Anointing of the Sick

When a person is seriously ill:

Call the parish office at 651-484-6681; follow the prompts to access the after-hours answering service 24 hours a day. The call is referred to a priest or pastoral minister. Arrangements can be made to come to the nursing home, hospital, or your home to anoint your loved one. Only the priest can administer the Sacrament of the Sick. Anyone on the pastoral staff is happy to come and pray with you.

When a family member is dying:

Call the parish office at 651-484-6681; follow the prompts to access the after-hours answering service 24 hours a day. If the family member needs to be anointed, then a priest will be contacted and arrangements will be made. Please indicate if the dying person can receive Holy Communion. If so, the priest will administer Viaticum. Many hospitals have chaplains on site and they are also available if the parish cannot be contacted.